The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 02
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-08-07 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #8780 |
Description
"The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 02" by Dante Alighieri is a narrative poem begun around 1308 and completed around 1321. This epic work follows Dante's journey through the three realms of the dead: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. Guided by the Roman poet Virgil and later by Beatrice, Dante encounters divine justice as souls receive punishment or reward based on their earthly actions. The poem represents the soul's journey toward God through recognition of sin, penance, and ultimate ascent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)